GEO and SEO: what is the difference?
SEO is about ranking in a list of links. GEO is about being chosen as a source when an AI system writes the answer itself, in tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.
SEO rewards technical quality and links from other sites. GEO puts more weight on clear structure, precise information and consistent signals that a model can understand and refer to.
The two share the basics: relevant content and a site that works well. GEO adds a layer of structuring and entity work on top, which is why it pays to do the SEO groundwork first. It suits B2B companies particularly well, because their buyers ask many detailed questions before they contact a supplier.



